Families across The Hills are set to benefit from the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the region’s history, with the Minns Labor Government announcing a series of new schools and major upgrades as part of the 2026-27 NSW Budget. The funding package includes two new schools in Bella Vista, a new public preschool […]

Hills Shire residents are invited to celebrate NAIDOC Week and First Nations culture at the third annual Yarn at the Farm event, featuring a diverse range of fun and interactive cultural experiences for the whole family. Council’s Yarn at the Farm event is delivered in partnership with local First Nations enterprise Muru Mittigar. The day […]

Community groups, environmental organisations and local councils across Australia are being encouraged to apply for funding through the 2026 Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program, which has officially opened for applications. Following another successful year in 2025, the program, delivered by Landcare Australia in partnership with Bupa Australia, will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 […]

As Urban Real Estate continues expanding across north-west Sydney, the independently owned business says its long-term success has been built on strong internal culture, local knowledge and investing in people for the future. With offices located throughout some of Sydney’s fastest-growing communities, Urban Real Estate has continued strengthening its presence across the region by focusing […]

Rotary Honour for Hills Community Champion by Greg Martin To Rotarians around the world, being named a Paul Harris Fellow is one of the highest honours a member can receive comparable to a Victoria Cross for valour, an Academy Award, a Nobel Peace Prize or soccer’s Ballon d’Or. Paul Harris was the American lawyer who […]

Young people looking to make a difference in their community are being encouraged to apply for The Hills Shire’s Sydney Hills Youth Ambassador Program. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne, said the 12-month program offers young residents a valuable opportunity to develop leadership skills while helping shape the future of the community. “The […]

By Pam Wilson The historic Box Hill Inn on Windsor Road, opposite the Rouse Hill House Estate, has a rich history dating back to the early colonial period. The land was originally granted by Governor Macquarie on 8 May 1810 as a wedding gift to Lieutenant Maurice O’Connell and Mary Putland, daughter of Governor Bligh. […]

By Matt Austin The Hills Shire will be represented on the world stage this year, with local open water swimmer Daniel Carter and coach Josh Stapley from Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre earning Australian team honours following standout performances at the national level. Carter has been selected in the Australian Junior Dolphins team to compete […]

By Julie Ryan After almost 50 years in medicine, respected Castle Hill GP Dr Robert Elliott is retiring, bringing to a close an extraordinary career dedicated to caring for generations of local families across the Hills District. Dr Elliott’s journey into medicine was anything but traditional. Leaving school at just 15 years of age, his […]

By Lorna Gordon Alive ‘n Kicking Hills team welcome Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne to one of their games. If you ever used jumpers for goal posts to enjoy a kick about with mates, played for your school or local team and look back on those moments and wish you could still play football, then there’re […]

The Hills Shire Council has partnered with Alive and Kicking Hills to help residents aged 60 and over stay active, social and healthy through a fun and affordable community soccer program. Alive and Kicking Hills is a local over-60s soccer group that meets every Tuesday from 8.30am at Ted Horwood Reserve in Baulkham Hills. The […]

By Lorna Gordon Advika and Rihanna Ambassadors have worked on projects to connect with the young people of the community. The young people of the Hills will be happy to know that their thoughts and feelings about what is happening in our area is being represented to our local council by two very capable young […]